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Post by coloradeo on Feb 16, 2016 7:26:28 GMT -8
Thanks all! This will be really helpful and I'll plan to drink some coffee per Evan so as not to miss the late species. Hoping to catch the Saturniids and Sphingids at the right locations and times, so thanks for those thoughts. Definitely appreciate any other tips and/or locations/GPS that others would PM me or share. I know there is a lot of experience out there. Matt, perhaps I'll see you on the trail!
Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Feb 11, 2016 22:00:27 GMT -8
Leroy, do you have a photo of what you spotted in the trees that led you to so many cocoons? I am not as skilled as you at finding them and perhaps need a new mental image to use as I scan the trees. I hope Waffle House has a frequent diner's program. Nice work!
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Post by coloradeo on Feb 10, 2016 23:04:37 GMT -8
Not unlike Matt noted above last year, I am strongly considering a trip to AZ with my son at the end of July this year. Perhaps some of the veterans (Chris, Matt, other accomplished folks?) would be able to offer some advice on how to accomplish a lot in this mecca of US collecting? I'd probably be flying in to SE Arizona and collecting moths/butterflies over a 3 or 4 day period. I'd love to get some lepidoptera locations (are they hard to locate? safe? other considerations?) and other best practices for the area to start thinking about. I have and will continue to mine the InsectNet threads, but any specific recommendations are most welcome. I've looked into shipping a small generator UPS Ground and that appears feasible and perhaps is the best way to plan to power my MV/UV lights? The rest of my night rig I can get into suitcases and have gotten onto domestic flights before, so I think I've got the roadblocks worked out with simple equipment (not without curious inspection though . I suspect there are some things I'm not thinking of (as a rank amateur) that would improve this quick adventure. Thanks in advance! Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Feb 10, 2016 22:36:39 GMT -8
Quick followup, snagged a copy of Legion of Night for $15 on the web. Nice to have in my library, even if it's not the perfect book. Like having some descriptions and measurements that get me in the ballpark on IDs in addition to MPG. Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 22, 2015 15:36:00 GMT -8
I was able to find a copy of Legion of the Night through library loan. Delighted to check it out and see if it's worth a purchase down the road. I'll see if I can find the earlier work mentioned by Vabrou as well. These Catocala are tricky for me to identify and my collection base of comparison is relatively small, making it tricky to compare to "live specimens". Thanks for the suggestions.
Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 19, 2015 20:12:12 GMT -8
Are Catocala addressed in a MONA Fascicle? I've been looking for which MONA details Catocala over the past couple weeks.
While we're at it, I know Moth Photographer's Group is a great resource for info to ID Catocala, but is there a 'definitive book' on North American Catocala? I've not been able to find one.
Thanks, Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 15, 2015 23:23:33 GMT -8
Thanks much!
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 15, 2015 19:02:34 GMT -8
Hi -- Working on my Catocala from the summer... This was caught in Vilas County (Northeastern) Wisconsin. Do you think this is Catocala ilia? Thanks! Eric Attachments:
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 8, 2015 18:33:15 GMT -8
Coloradeo, if you get ova from A. Randa and A. zephyria, is there a way I can buy some from you? Sure. If everything goes well I'll pop this thread open in spring and let you know.
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 8, 2015 7:28:22 GMT -8
Eric, Extra pupae I will not have w these two batches for extras r already promised, but I can surely send off ova when I return from LA later this spring/summer. That's great. Thanks!
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 7, 2015 22:31:23 GMT -8
Are u planning to rear??? If u get ova in the spring from pairings, let me know.......I might ask to buy some ova from you. Bill -- I have randa and zephryia pupae also. If I am lucky enough to end up with ova, I'll PM you this spring. I'm interested in louisiana as well but have not had the chance to run across it yet. If anyone has spare pupae I'd buy a handful from you. Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Dec 5, 2015 7:28:27 GMT -8
I use aquarium tubing with tissue stuck in each end as described above. You can have letters hand stamped at the post-office to reduce the chance of crushing, or place the tubes in a box/padded envelope to mitigate. The coin holders seem a little trickier in my opinion as the size of the ova may require spacing with the coin holder that may be tight. Also I have seen that some folks who use the coin holders drill (melt?) a very tiny hole for air -- I'm not truly clear on whether this is a necessity as I understand that ova consume very little oxygen, but I have seen it done. In my opinion, the aquarium tubing works pretty well. However, don't make the mistake I have made of shipping them too late and having them hatch en route -- that is disappointing for everyone.
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Post by coloradeo on Nov 24, 2015 10:38:50 GMT -8
In my experience, you earn some credits and then you can apply for various species when they become available -- early spring is when it starts to get interesting on the site if you are in the USA -- I have a more limited warm season than some of the folks who appear to have foodplants earlier and later than me. Some species you apply for you will get, others not unless you have been hoarding credits for a while. I got some species that were new to me and also applied for some "oldies but goodies".
Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Nov 23, 2015 19:14:20 GMT -8
Hi Mothman -- I use it some. You have to build up some credits with others before it starts to be interesting. Also, I think the tendency is for people not to keep their broods entirely up to date so it looks like there is more available than there may actually be. That said, I've managed to receive some fun ovograms after send many myself. Check it out and collect/buy some pupae this year so you're ready to share early next season and you should be able to take advantage of it.
Eric
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Post by coloradeo on Nov 23, 2015 19:04:14 GMT -8
I tried to rear them this spring, but based on my research the pairing time is only about an hour and I never witnessed any pairings. This coming spring I'll try again and have Ribes alpinum planned as the diet. Wayne, perhaps you'll buy some pupae from Bill, but if I have extra ova in the spring I'll drop you a line. -- Eric
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